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Italy and Azerbaijan are broadening their longstanding bilateral partnership beyond energy, focusing on critical raw materials, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital infrastructure. The collaboration aims to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy by diversifying supply chains and expanding industrial cooperation amid evolving geopolitical and economic challenges. The Meloni government considers Azerbaijan a key partner in its…

ABU DHABI, UAE, October 21, 2026 – The Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF), strategic partner of Investopia, announced two major initiatives at Investopia Bridge 2026, held on October 7 at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The event featured the launch of the 2026 China-Arab Business & Investment Report and the announcement of a strategic…

US Luxury Real Estate Agency Enters Dubai The Oppenheim Group, the Los Angeles-based luxury real estate agency featured in Netflix’s popular reality series Selling Sunset, has opened a new office in Dubai, underscoring the emirate’s continued appeal among high-end property investors. The agency proceeded with the expansion in September, attracted by the substantial volume of…

Azerbaijan hosted a rare gathering of Middle Eastern and Asian leaders in Baku on Thursday, bringing together representatives of countries with conflicting interests alongside those seeking closer political and economic partnerships. The summit focused on confidence-building measures, conflict resolution and opportunities for cooperation amid shifting global dynamics. Organised under the leadership of Azerbaijani President Ilham…

Travellers hoping to experience Emirates Business ’ renowned business class have an opportunity to book award flights from North America to Dubai, with availability reported across several routes for travel between October 2026 and February 2027. The offer includes nonstop flights from multiple US cities, with award seats available for as many as seven passengers…

The development cost of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6 Cost) has remained a major talking point among fans for years, but Rockstar Games has yet to reveal an official figure. However, the company has now dismissed claims that the highly anticipated game cost more to develop than Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, one of the world’s…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia accounted for nearly 90% of the $2.98 billion raised by startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during the first nine months of 2026, according to venture capital tracker MAGNiTT. The two countries also accounted for every funding round worth $100 million or more,…

Protecting critical energy infrastructure and supply routes requires coordinated international efforts, Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser said on Monday at the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh. Nasser highlighted Saudi Arabia’s significant investments in safeguarding its energy supplies but stressed that no country, regardless of its capabilities, could protect these resources independently. The…

Dubai has announced the launch of the Create AI Agents Championship, a global competition inviting innovators to develop practical artificial intelligence (AI) agents that address real-world challenges. The championship offers a total prize pool exceeding AED 2.5 million and aims to encourage the development of scalable AI solutions with commercial potential. The initiative was announced…

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem attracted nearly $1.7 billion in disclosed funding during September 2026, driven by several large investment rounds. While a handful of major deals accounted for a significant share of the capital raised, early-stage and growth-stage startups also continued to secure investments across multiple sectors. According to an…